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f*THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE.. , , , , . ' Number i5Vol. V FALLS CITY NEBRASKA FRIDAY HAY i 1908.A Pleasant Surprise.Kev Neide and wife were thvictims of a most pleasant suiprise on last Thursday evenin ;w hen the members o f S 1Thomas church took possessioof their home and proceeded tmanage things to their likinyIt was all done so quietly amwith so little ceremony that threverend and his wiie did norealize what had happened uutil after the crowd had departeiand an inventory was taken othe good things they had left atokens or the appreciation othe good work he is accomplishing in this parish , and of thsplendid Easter services he haigiven them.Old Pete is DeadPcte the faithful old horswhich "has done service on the dclivery wagon for Billy Moss fcso many years , died last Fridayand now Billy is mourning thloss of one of the best horses eveknown.For twenty years Pete hitcheto the delivery wagon and standing on the corners has beenfamiliar figure to our people , whwill miss him almost as much adoes his master.In the meantime Billy is lool <ing around for another horse buthinks he will be hard to pleasas in his estimation there is oulone Pete.Let's Have a Ball Team.Is Falls City to have a baiteam this season is the all absorling question. When we considethe fact that nearly every littlvillage and hamlet around us arplaying bafl , it seems too bathat a town the size of Falls Citdoes not waken up to the imporlance of a ball team.Realizing the good derived froisuch an advertisement , we unclcistand that one of our merchanthas volunteered to uniformteam , and if it is a good adveitisement for a business firm whwould it not be good for thtown ? It would be , and with thsplendid material at hand it woulbe an easy matter to organizewinner , and thus furnish amusement to our lovers of the sport awell as keep our town before thpeople.Here's to Tommy Glines.PoteelHeacock , Cornell , Scars , HecVRuegge , Meyers. Messier and threst of our old stars get busy.A Law Suit Between Two Scho (Districts.It is seldom that the CountCourt is the scene of a law suibetween two school districtsbut on Monday , of this week ,judgment for $116.0 J was obtained by school district No. flagainst district No. 97.It seems that on February /1905 , fohn Findlay , treasurer cdistrict No. 97 , presented aorder on the county treasure ]Mr. Zook. tor $100.05 and recened that sum in payment. Bmistake the amount paid wacharged against district No. Q.although district No. 97 got tbmoney.As soon as district No , Clearned of the mistake its treaiurer made demand on districNo. 97 for the repayment of tl :money , but district No. 97 seened to wish to cling to the mone ;After exhausting all oth <means , the matter was placein the hands of attorney JoLWiltse , and judgment for $11C00 obtained.Marriage LicenseFrank VKozler , Humboldt. . . :Louise Porak , Humboldt " .Jos. Kromer , Holt Co. , Mo. . . . IAliice Alura Stroud , Falls City. :Jas. E. Gilbert , Rule :Elta A. Simmons , Rule :Francis Rhodd , Rule :Mary Garrison , Red RockOkla. :Elks Initiate.The Elks held a very interesling and busy session at the regtlar meeting on Friday eveningwhen three new members wermade acquainted with the secretof the order. The victims werBert Harris of Stella and ChestcFisher and Dan Sullivan of thicity. The goat was in good triiiml showed the candidatesmerry time , but they were equateto the occasion and are figurinion the good time they can havwith the next fellow.Didn't Know it was Loaded.The Tribune last week putlished a signed article at the request of Mr. Dan Sullivan thasubsequent events show to havbeen loaded.If there be any misunderstanding between Mr. Sullivan anJerry Kanaly we desire no paiin it , nor would we have publishcthe article had we known any reflection on Mr. Kanaly was intended. Both of these gentlemen are well and favorably knowto our people and the Tribune regrets the unpleasantness and esaecially that we have unknowingy reflected upon one of our bescitizens.Burned to DeatliThe many friends of Mr. amMrs. W. C. Margrave were shocked to learn , Wednesday morningof the distressing accident thaMrs. Margrave suffered Tuesdaevening , which resulted in hedeath within a few hours.The Tribune has been unablto secure allx the details , busometime Tuesday evenig MrsMargrave was fixing a chickebrooder for the night when thlamp exploded. Her body wasaturated with burning oil whiccompletely consumed the clot !ing and burned her body sifrightfully that death followsin a very short time.Mrs. Margrave leaves twchildren , one a baby , and hehusband to mourn her loss. ThTRIBUNE joins a host of friendin tendering sympathy to thstricken family." Play Ball.1Soon the umpire will call out istentorian voice , " Pluy Ball !The fans will sit up and begin troot , and the cheery crnck of tlibat will resound over the diamoncAre you in the game ? Get yovname on the tally sheet if you ejpeet to get into the average columiThe successful merchant , likthe successful ball player , ehoulbe in training now. He must r.able to field , to run bases anjudge the balls. He must be ithe game from start to finisl :boosting , coaching and hustlingThe first step in training for thiseason is to develop the muscle <the arm in writing ads. llunniubases from one printing office tthe other. A. good throwing anmay be developed in throwing 01stickers and shelf warmers. 1acquire a good batting eye anjudgment of balls , look at yoistock every day. To get a gocaverage and stand high among tlother players you must develccoaching of customers and tea ;work with your fellow shoe sellerAre you in the game ?Sold their Home.After twenty-eight years coitinuous living thereon , Alf Soutlard and wile on Wednesday <this week disposed of their pro ;erty on north Harlanstreet , to IC. Smith , the price paid bein$2,700. This is one of the fineresidence locations in the city.As soon as arrangements acompleted Mr. Southard and wiwill leave for an extended stayDenver where they will spendportion of the summer with thechildren. They will also vistheir son Grant , at Geneva , NeSociety NewsMrs. John Martin very pleasantly entertained the YounjMarried Ladies' Kensington 01Wednesday afternoon.The Friends in Council wenguests of Miss Banks on Frida ;evening. Instead of the rcgulaliterary program , the club IKKthe pleasure of listening to ;most interesting report of tinrecent meeting of the Federation of Women's Clubs , given b ]their delegate , Miss SalliiSchoenheit. During the socialialf-hour nice refreshments wenserved.Fred Brecht and wife wenpleasantly surprised on Tuesda1evening , when a number of the !friends dropped in upon thenand proceeded le shower thenwith tinware , reminding thenof the fact that they had reached the tenth mile-stone of theiwedded life. It was an informal affair but none the less pleasant , and the self-invited guestdeparted at a late hour wishin {them many more years of happ ;wedded life.Mr. and Mrs. Al Burchartdentertained a number ol theiifriends at their country hoimSaturday evening. A hack wa :chartered to convey the guestto their destination , with MajoKeeling as chaperon. Winswas the program , and the garniproved most interesting until itempting aroma came from tinkitchen , when everything ceasecfor the splendid refreshment !served by Mrs. Burchard. Iwas a pleasant 'affair and tinguests were loath to clepareven when the clock warneithem that the Sabbath was ahand.Mr and Mrs. Albert Maust entertained the Midweek K. K. clu'on Wednesday evening. This ia new social club and we are noadvised as to the nature of thsame , but it is safe to say thehad a pleasant time on the abovoccasion.As to Paving.The question of paving Stonstreet has often been thought oand talked of in this city , bunever until now had any reaeffort ever been made to lear ;the sentiment of the propert ;owners. This week , howeverC. H. Heineman made a personacanvass of Stone street , interviewing each property owneon the three blocks from WahPstore to the Union House , amwithout a single exception alwere ready and willing to pathe cost of paving along theiproperty. Enough cannot bsaid of the good to be derivefrom paving Stone street , annow that Mr. Heinernan hastarted the ball to rolling leeach one give it a push. Witthe hearty co-operation of althere is no reason wlijr this inprovement cannot be brougliabout with scarcely an efforlDon't leave it all with Mr. Ileiiuman , who is more than willinto do his share , but let ever )body get busy before the knoclers get their hammers in shapto kill this much needed improvement , as they have so mangood things in the past.- - -Card of Thanks.We wish to return our sinceithanks to those who so kindly a :sisted us during the long illneiand at the death of our belovchusband and father ; and especial !to the members of the G. A. RW. R. C. and K. L. of S. for themany acts of kindness.MKS. JAS. II. COKNKU.AND CIIIU > KKX.* " " * * *iPrayer meeting at the Baptiichurch tonight , Friday. Menbers are urged to make a speci ;effort to be present.Died.COKNKU.Jatnus Henrv Cornell died ahis home in this city on SundajApril 20 , 1908 , aged 63 years.Mr. Cornell had been a suiTcrcfrom that dread disease , callecancer , for some time , and durinithe past year had tried everknown remedy , undergoing opciations at different hospitals atidoing all that was within huuiapower but to no avail , and whethe summons came Sunday hwas glad to go , knowing that iwas to his rest.Deceased was born in Ftiltocounty , Ohio. October 5 , 184where he grew to manhood anwas married to Hannah Ann Patdorffon April 14th , 1867. To thiunion six children were born , fousons and two daughters , all owhom are living. They moveto Nebraska from Ohio aboutwenty-seven years ago , wherthey have lived ever since.Mr. Cornell professed faith iiChrist in the M. E. church whein young manhood. He wasmember of the G. A. R. and thK. L. of S. No. 1312 , always taliing an active part in the doingof these orders , and he will bsadly missed from their ranksThe funeral was held from thChristian church Tuesday afternoon , April 28. conducted by RevDunkleburger assisted by the GA. R. and Knights and LadiesInterment was in Steele's cemctery.The Juniors.The junior class of the higlschool gave a reception last Friday evening.About two hundred invitationwere issued and a large crowigathered in the assembly room aS o'clock. Extensive preparations had been made by thcyounjpeople and the room was transformed by curtains , draperiespotted plants , cut flowers , rugand easy chairs , into a parlor.An enjoyable program consisting of musical numbers , readingand addresses was rendered. Elegant light refreshments werseryed in a down stairs room atables placed in the form ofswastica , .the class pin. Puncand wafers were dispensed on thlarge stair landing , by younladies of the class. The occasiowas thoroughly enjoyed by thfortunate ones who attended.Odd Fellows Anniversary.On Monday evening the 89 *anniversary of Odd Fellowship iAmerica was celebrated at theihall in this city in a most pleaiing manner. Onlv members wittheir families were present anone of the most pleasant times ithe history of the order was eijoyed on this occasion. The folowing program was rendered :Music OrchestrPrayer Chaplain SoutharPiano Solo Grace DeMeiAddress of Welcome..John IlintoMusic OrchestiAddress. . .Rev. R. Cooper BaileVocal Solo Una SnideMusic OrchestiRecitation D. P. BranniPresentation of mementoto A. E. Gantt on be-thalf of lodge on accountof success of team. .C. C. DavClosing Ode Lo < UPrayer Chaplain SouthaiAfter the program a Itinclsuch as the Odd Fellows are notefor , was served and the remaiidcr of the evening given to musand a general good time by tl200 persons present.The croaker was busy the firof the week telling how the fruwas all killed and the orchanpermanently injured by the coweather.Nothing to It.In answer to an alarm Wedncsday , oui lire department madelong run to the south part otown to find there was nothing tit but a box burning beside MiJackson's store , which had beciused as a chicken coop. Of coursthe boys were thankful that therwas no damage done , but it wai good long run just for exerciseDestroyed the Traps.For some time our iishermeinave known that illegal flshiiijwas being carried on in the Nemaha , and reported the same tiLhe state game warden , GeorgL. Carter , who , at the instanciof the Nemaha Fishing Clubirrived in this city Monda ;night , and early Tuesday nioning in company with J. M. .leilisou and Fred Farringtonstarted on a tour of investigation.Securing a boat they mad.he trip from here to Rule , draggiug the Nemaha , and as a ruwit found fifteen traps in workng order , and a number of otherilong the banks of the creekind near the mouth of the Ncnahn was found what is knowas a wing trap made of woveiwire. This was stretched acresLhe creek so as to completel ;cut off all possible chance omy iish landing in this localityAll this paraphernalia waidestroyed , Carter leaving hi ,card as a warning to the lawbreakers.The Nemaha would be an ideaiishing place if the trapping caije stopped , and the NemahiFishing club are determined ttstop it if such a thing is possible. Mr. Carter informs us thait the last session of the legisature an appropriation wainade for this purpose , and eivencent that is needed will be use (n bringing these law-breakerto justice.These gentlemen feel thaJiey accomplished much on thi ;trip and give warning that tinlext time they go it will be 01i man hunt and will not be con.ented with the destruction otraps.Call and sec the line of watche: or gifts at A. E. Jaquet's.Patzman Sisters are offerinjmrgains in hats from 7iic. ti? 8.f)0. )Lee Glasscock sends us caslon subscription this week an <orders his Tribune sent to Anadarko , Okla. , to which place hrecently moved.Miss Lottie Putnam is tnproud possessor of a new pianwhich was installed in the hornTuesday by Reavis Abbey.George Jennings lost his mustache the first of the week anit is said the loss made suchdecided improvement that hibest friends did not recogni/chim.Hal Filton made this officepleasant call yesterday. Hal inow located in Florence , Coleand being in Beatrice for a timcould not resist a visit to hiold home.Henry Rieger and family camup from Preston Friday to visover Sunday with his sisteiMrs. Carrie Schaible. Mr.Riegchas been away from home sinethe Iftth of December. He igetting along line , as his manfriends will be glad to hear.On Monday of this week TheRyan living three miles southeaof Dawson , had on the St. Josefmarket a load of steers whicproved to-be money makers. Thwas a bunch of red shorthoriand had been fed about foimonths on corn and alfalf ;They weighed 1155 pounds atbrought $6.35 which was mothan Mr. Ryan was expectiii ]This is another evidence of Ricardson county as a stock raisircommunity. These cattle wehandled on the market by tlLee commission company.George Fisher visited his motherat St. Joseph , Saturday.M. J. LaBlanc of Rule wasooking after business in this cityMonday.Al Spears returned Tuesdayrom a few days-visit with relatives in Orleans.M a x Thomas , of Frankfort ,vas. , is in the city visiting hisbrother , R. P.Thonias and family.Win. Brown and wife from'ittsburg , Pa. , were the guests ofGeorge Fisher and family thefirst of the week.Paul Startzcl , who is now employed in a book bindery in Kansas City , spent Sunday with hisparents in this city.About § 17 was realized by theadies of the Episcopal church ,> roceeds o'f the tea given by.hem on Wednesday evening atthe home of Mrs. , J. R. Wilhite.*JttThe Knights and 'Ladies ofSecurity , No. 610. sent C B. Ilcn-Iricks to Nebraska City. Tuesdayis their delegate to the districtconvention being held at thatplace.A trial of any goods boughtit the Candy Kitchen , certainlyconvinces one , that it is the best) lace in Falls City to buy collectionsections , ice cream , ices , candyind fruit.You'd be.tter get a pound ofSauer Kraut Candy for lf > c. orPeanut Bar for JOc. at the Candyvitchen , Saturday , May 2. Youenow it's fresh and good ifiought there.The High school band furnishediiusic for tne Lvric' theatre onWednesday evening and proved afine drawing card. This band ismproving rapidly and in a shortime will be playing with the best.Mr. and Mrs. Mark Thomasreturned to their home at Frankfort , Kas. . , the latter part of lastweek ) after having spent severallays the guests in the home ofheir son , R. P. Thomas andamily of this city.Misses Mabel Lyforcl. Sarahlutchins and Katie Heacock went: o Lincoln Friday to attend asocial function given by one of: he fraternity clubs. They re-nained a few days to visit withtheir many Jichool friends there ,In answer to a telegram received Wednesday , announcingthe very critical condition of herson-in-lawJohn Nulk , Mrs. JesseMorton left immediately for hishome in Muskogec , Okla. Upto the time of going to pressnothing further had been heardof his condition.Rey. Charles E. Hillis , evangelist of ChicagOi will begin evangelistic meetings in the Baptistchurch , Falls City , commencingSunday. May 3 , morning andevening and will continue everyevening in the week except Monday. An invitation is extendedto everybody to attend.The Board of Managers of theNebraska State Fair have orderedplans for an auditorium to seat4,500 people. The building is tobe erected west of the Administration building on the side hill ,where a natural amphitheater isobtained. This building willmake a splendid place for Liber-ati's Grand Military Band andConcert company of 60 people ,IS of whom are grand opera singers and soloists , who render StabatMater and other grand operas.National speakers can also beused here to advantage and weare pleased to see the management are using their money forsuch buildings for the people'scomfort.